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Michael Portillo examines the role of the railways in World War I, experiencing the miniature trains that kept supplies flowing to the front line. Show more

From the Staffordshire hills to the Humber estuary, spirited explorer Tom Fort embarks on a 170-mile journey down the River Trent on his own custom-built punt, the Trent Otter. Show more

Professor Robert Bartlett tells the story of England's longest-ruling royal dynasty. Henry II forges a mighty empire encompassing England and much of France. Show more

Behind the scenes at British Airways. Featuring a look at the most glamorous and profitable route in BA's long-haul network, London to New York. Show more

Documentary telling the story of the Voyager space mission, as the two spacecraft leave the area of the sun's influence after 35 years and 11 billion miles. Show more

Professor Alice Roberts goes on the trail of the great beasts of the Ice Age, beginning in North America - the hunting ground of the sabre-toothed cat. Show more

Michael Portillo examines the role of the railways in World War I, experiencing the miniature trains that kept supplies flowing to the front line. Show more

Andrew Graham-Dixon shows how the art of Renaissance Flanders evolved from the craft of precious tapestries within the Duchy of Burgundy into a painting school. Show more

Professor Robert Bartlett tells the story of England's longest-ruling royal dynasty. Henry II forges a mighty empire encompassing England and much of France. Show more